The Ottawa Charge Have Much To Celebrate Despite Walter Cup Loss
As the buzzer sounds on another season for the Ottawa Charge, and another missed opportunity at the Walter Cup, there remains much to celebrate about a team that defied expectations at almost every turn.
All good things must come to an end. In a hard-fought battle until the final buzzer, the Ottawa Charge fell short in their pursuit of the Walter Cup, losing 4-0 to the Montreal Victoire and 3-1 in the series. The Victoire became the first Canadian team to win the Walter Cup.
There will be a time in the very near future for a discussion around aspects of the game, such as a power play that wasn't clicking, and an inability to contain Montreal's top line, but that time is not now. Now is the time to reflect on a playoff run which defied expectations and united a city around a team. "This group was so special and was so resilient," said Jocelyne Larocque.
"We faced so much adversity. This team has so much love for each other, we have so much fun with each other, it's truly a group I'll never forget. I love these girls so much, and I feel immensely proud to be a Charge.
" Credit: Ellen Bond The fans showed up and broke records in each of the playoff rounds, including a total of 29,256 who packed the Canadian Tire Centre for the two games of the Finals, and they brought their best signs, game-day spirit, and costumes, all of which became the talk of social media. And the vibes. Oh, the vibes.